Female-dominated society: A beautiful boy from the countryside near Tokyo

Chapter 168 Learning Makes One Hungry

Evening in Tokyo.

Star Moon Comics Company, President's Office.

The high-rise buildings outside the window are brightly lit, and the streets below are bustling with late-night rush hour traffic.

Shimizu Setsukatsu took a sip of coffee and turned her gaze away from the window.

Her beautiful, aloof face showed a hint of fatigue, but more than anything, it radiated excitement.

"Now we have Xiaozhen's comic, and it just so happens to be spring break."

"I believe that as long as we follow the plan step by step, the company will be able to get out of its current predicament."

Shimizu Setsukatsu's lips curved slightly as she leaned back in her chair, relaxing.

I recalled the scene when I first saw Makoto Hoshino on TV.

Then there's the feeling of being amazed when I first met Xiaozhen.

Then he took his friend's orphan to Tokyo.

Even though it hasn't been a month yet, Shimizu Setsukatsu feels like a lot has already happened.

Both Hoshino Mana's amazing culinary skills and her performance were remarkable.

Whether it was the other person's superb massage skills, Shimizu Setsukatsu was both surprised and amazed.

But right now, what pleases Shimizu Setsukatsu the most is Hoshino Makoto's manga works.

This is of great help to both the company and her personally.

"Kazuko, if you were still here, you would be so happy to see how outstanding Shin is."

Shimizu Setsukatsu tilted her head slightly, looking at the ceiling above her, and unconsciously thought of Hoshino Makoto's mother and her good friend Hoshino Kazuko.

"Don't worry, I will definitely treat Xiaozhen well."

"I will provide him with the best environment, both for his studies and for his future."

As Shimizu Setsukyo was murmuring to herself, her phone, which was on the table in front of her, suddenly beeped with a LINE message notification.

Shimizu Setsukatsu seemed to have anticipated this, a smile playing on her lips on her cool and mature face.

She leaned forward and picked up her phone: "It really is Xiaozhen's message."

Shimizu Setsukatsu looked at the LINE message Hoshino Makoto had sent her on her phone.

"Auntie, are you coming home for dinner today?"

Just like every day before, Hoshino Makoto would send her this message every time dinner was being prepared at home.

At first, Shimizu Setsukatsu was a little unaccustomed to it, as she had never encountered such a situation before.

It's nice to have someone in your own home who cares about you and asks you every day if you'll be home for dinner.

But after only a few days, Shimizu Setsugeki gradually got used to it and even began to enjoy it.

This feeling of being cared for by someone at home seems to be quite nice to her.

Looking at the messages on her phone, Shimizu Setsukyo really wanted to leave work right now.

Then, he returned to his home and enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by Hoshino Makoto.

However, she then thought of the plans the company had recently made regarding Hoshino Makoto's manga works.

Shimizu Setsukatsu regained her composure: "This is a critical time for the company."

"If we can promote Xiaozhen's comics vigorously during this spring break, things will be much easier later on."

Shimizu Setsukatsu looked at the message Hoshino Makoto sent her, her cool, beautiful eyes showing some regret, but mostly rationality.

For Shimizu Setsugeki, she can still clearly distinguish what is more important at the moment.

"Xiao Zhen, Auntie won't be coming back today. You and Youyue don't need to wait for Auntie."

After replying to the message, Shimizu Setsukatsu put down her phone and continued working.

. . . . . .

Night fell, and it was evening.

The living room lights shone on the dining table, where a delicious-looking and fragrant meal was laid out.

The air around the dining table was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of the food.

"It's delicious, so delicious! I want to have another bowl."

Shimizu Ai finished the last bite of rice in her bowl, looked up, and said with a look of enjoyment.

"Sister Xiao Ai, you're exaggerating too much."

Watching this scene at the dining table, Hoshino Makoto, sitting opposite Shimizu Ai, couldn't help but speak up.

He admitted that he has some advanced culinary skills and his dishes taste very good.

But it's not to the extent that some food comics or novels depict people who can't forget what they've eaten, like the exaggerated version by Shimizu Ai.

For some reason, Shimizu Ai had an unusually good appetite today, both for lunch and dinner.

This is already the third bowl of rice that Shimizu Ai has eaten, even though she is currently at a stage where she is growing.

But in the first few days, even when Hoshino Makoto made some dishes with his advanced culinary skills, Shimizu Ai would only eat two bowls of rice at most per meal.

But what's going on today? Is it because Sister Ai has an unusually good appetite today?

"It's no exaggeration at all, Xiao Zhen, the food you make is absolutely delicious."

Sitting in the chair, Shimizu Ai casually wiped the soup from the corner of her mouth, her delicate and lively face full of satisfaction.

"And I also think that the dishes you made for lunch and dinner today tasted much better than the ones you made before."

Shimizu Ai put down her chopsticks and said seriously to Hoshino Makoto.

"Oh, really? Sister Xiao Ai, I think it's about the same."

Hearing this, Hoshino Shin picked up a piece of food from the plate in front of him with some confusion.

He took a bite and found it delicious, but it didn't seem to be any different in taste from the dishes he had made before.

At that moment, Shimizu Yuzuki, who was sitting next to her and had taken in all of this, chuckled.

"Xiao Zhen, there's no need to taste it. It's Xiao Ai's own reason."

Hoshino looked at Shimizu Yuuki with a puzzled expression, his eyes filled with curiosity for the answer.

Noticing her younger brother's gaze, Shimizu Yuzuki's lips curved slightly, but quickly returned to their original state.

Her gaze fell on Hoshino Makoto and Shimizu Ai, and she said slowly and deliberately:

"Xiao Ai, have you forgotten what you did this morning and afternoon?"

Sitting opposite her, Shimizu Ai scratched her head in confusion and blurted out:

"Big sister, weren't I having tutoring in the morning and afternoon?"

Shimizu Ai's answer made Shimizu Yuzuki nod in satisfaction.

"That's right, that's the reason."

With her arms crossed over her chest, the simple gesture, combined with her short, ear-length hair, made her appear extremely clean and aloof.

"Learning is a mental activity, and thinking consumes energy, which simply means it makes you feel hungrier."

As Shimizu Yuzuki said this, the expression on her pretty face became somewhat satisfied.

"Just like Xiao Ai is now, but this also shows that Xiao Ai has not slacked off during her tutoring."

Shimizu Yuzuki nodded slightly: "This little bit of love you deserves praise."

Upon being affirmed and praised by her eldest sister, Shimizu Yuzuki, Shimizu Ai immediately straightened her head and puffed out her chest.

"Of course, big sister, I've made up my mind to study hard."

"Besides, you know my past grades. I only became like this because I slacked off."

Ai Shimizu's voice was firm and strong, much louder than usual, as if she was afraid someone wouldn't hear her.

If I say this, I hope I won't become the kind of older sister with terrible grades in Xiaozhen's eyes.

Shimizu Ai secretly glanced at Hoshino Makoto, who was sitting opposite her.

Seeing that her younger brother's face was no different from usual, Shimizu Ai secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiaozhen is so sensible, and she even got into the same Aoyama National University Affiliated High School as me.

If he, with such excellent grades, were to look down on his older sister like those top students who despise underachievers at school.

This will make Shimizu Ai, who already adores her younger brother, feel uncomfortable and upset.

But now it seems that her image as the older sister in Xiao Zhen's eyes hasn't diminished at all.

Xiao Zhen must have heard what I just said.

I must study hard from now on and pick up the knowledge I've lost.

This is not only for my own sake, but also to maintain my image as an older sister in front of Xiaozhen.

Hehehe, Shimizu Ai, you're so smart.

Looking at Shimizu Ai, whose expression suddenly became excited.

Hoshino really didn't understand what was wrong with his third sister, so he turned to look at Shimizu Yuzuki.

Shimizu Yuzuki also saw her younger sister's sudden excitement.

When she saw Hoshino Makoto looking over, she slightly opened her mouth.

Hoshino Makoto understood Shimizu Yuzuki's spoken language.

It's okay, Xiao Zhen. Xiao Ai is like that sometimes.